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Assistant Quantity Surveyor

An Assistant Quantity Surveyor is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Qatar, UAE with 3 recent postings.

In brief

An Assistant Quantity Surveyor in the GCC region requires Excel, communication, analytical, negotiation, microsoft office. An Assistant Quantity Surveyor is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary across the GCC

Salary across the GCC

Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor — Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates14,000 AED24,000 AED37,500 AED52,000 AED
Saudi Arabia13,500 SAR23,000 SAR36,000 SAR49,500 SAR
Qatar14,500 QAR25,500 QAR39,000 QAR54,500 QAR
Kuwait1,150 KWD2,000 KWD3,050 KWD4,250 KWD
Oman1,300 OMR2,200 OMR3,400 OMR4,750 OMR
Bahrain1,200 BHD2,100 BHD3,250 BHD4,500 BHD
Salary breakdown

How Assistant Quantity Surveyor pay varies in the UAE

UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED

Modelled from 500 market signals (Michael Page, Cooper Fitch & Hays surveys + Tabbio posting data) · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate

Market signals
500
postings & surveys
Year-over-year
+5%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
Medium
roles open now
Remote share
43%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)20,000
Scale-up (50–500)24,000
Enterprise (500+)31,000

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
29,500
02Cloud & SaaS
26,500
03E-commerce
24,000
04Government tech
22,500
05Telecom
20,500

Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.

Required skills

excelcommunicationanalyticalnegotiationmicrosoft office

Top hiring companies

  • Al Ali Engineering Co.WLL
  • IRS Tunisia
  • A Leading Company In UAE

Active markets

  • qatar
  • uae
What a Assistant Quantity Surveyor does
  • 01

    Experience should be more 5+ years in the same position

  • 02

    Bachelor Diploma Degree

  • 03

    QAR6,950.00 per month

  • 04

    Assistant Quantity Surveyor: 5 years (Required)

  • 05

    Skills & Competencies

  • 06

    Proficiency in QS software (e.g., CostX, Candy, Bluebeam etc ) and Microsoft Office Suite.

  • 07

    Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, UAE building codes, and post

  • 08

    Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

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Seniority level
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume
Frequently asked questions

  • What is the average Assistant Quantity Surveyor salary in the UAE?

    The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Assistant Quantity Surveyor in the UAE is estimated from sample Gulf pay data. The figures scale with seniority — juniors earn roughly 55-60% of the mid level, seniors about 1.5×, and leads/principals close to 2×.

  • Which GCC country pays Assistant Quantity Surveyor salaries the most?

    Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Assistant Quantity Surveyor salaries, with Saudi Arabia close behind. Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman pay in local currency but the gross AED-equivalent is usually somewhat lower.

  • Are these figures gross or net?

    All numbers are monthly gross base pay — before housing or transport allowances, bonuses, or statutory deductions. GCC payroll typically has no income tax for residents, so gross and net are close for most expats.

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